disrespect

[ dis-ri-spekt ]

noun

1. lack of respect; discourtesy; rudeness.

   Synonyms: irreverence, disregard, contempt

verb (used with object)

1. to regard or treat without respect; regard or treat with contempt or rudeness.

disrespect

/ ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛkt /

noun

1. contempt; rudeness

verb

1. tr to show lack of respect for

Derived Forms

• ˌdisreˈspectfulness, noun
• ˌdisreˈspectful, adjective
• ˌdisreˈspectfully, adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of disrespect¹

First recorded in 1605–15; dis- ¹ + respect

Example Sentences

And the law can easily be used as a political tool to punish any disrespect of the state.

From The Daily Beast

Over a decade, his teaching often took place in an atmosphere of what one cadet called “wanton disrespect.”

From The Daily Beast

And with no disrespect, we were like, “We promise you this will make these characters more interesting.”

From The Daily Beast

No disrespect to Ben Affleck, but 2014 is the year of David Oyelowo.

From The Daily Beast

The failure to fly a flag at half mast was widely interpreted as an expression of disrespect.

From The Daily Beast

I would not appear to dictate, but do you not fear Mr. Purcell may construe your non-attendance into disrespect to himself?

From Project Gutenberg

True, there were thousands of people who practised a little of this and a little of that, but Art would endure no such disrespect.

From Project Gutenberg

She had been my father's wife, and the sacredness of his name shielded her from disrespect.

From Project Gutenberg

I do not wish to speak with any disrespect of yours, however fantastic.

From Project Gutenberg

Asking your pardon, but I don't mean it any way out of disrespect.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• contempt